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Spyros M Polemis Calls for More Navy Forces in Indian Ocean
Governments have ceded control of the Indian Ocean to pirates and the small deployment of naval forces to the region is like putting a band-aid on a gaping wound – so says ICS Chairman Spyros M Polemis. And in a damning indictment of western governments, Mr Polemis will controversially suggest they
India, UK to Hold Joint Naval Exercise
Poised to celebrate the 61st navy week in Goa this month and to conduct bilateral naval exercises with the Royal navy sometime later,… (timesofindia) [mappress] Source: timesofindia, October 03, 2011
RFA Fort Rosalie Completes Libya Mission
The Navy’s long-running mission off Libya is over for supply ship RFA Fort Rosalie. Fort Rosalie broke away from the Royal Navy’s keynote Cougar 11 amphibious deployment in May, since when she’s been devoted exclusively to Operation Unified Protector. The auxiliary has carried out the vital – but un
Britain’s Oldest Frigate Heads to Middle East
A wave and a cheer for the good ship HMS Argyll from loved ones, gathered at Devil’s Point in Plymouth to see the frigate off on a six-month tour of duty. Britain’s oldest – but also most powerful – frigate is heading east of Suez to join her sisters in the ongoing international effort […]
Japan Welcomes Pacific Fleet Ships
The courtesy visit of Pacific Fleet (PF) task unit headed by Guard missile cruiser Varyag to Japanese port Maizuru is held in the atmosphere of kindness and hospitality, reported RIA Novosti citing PF Commander’s press secretary Capt 1 rank Roman Martov. After termination of large-scale naval exerci
Russia: Sevmash Shipyard Postpones Vikramaditya’s Sea Trials
As a result of inspection held by top-ranking Indian officers at Sevmash shipyard, general schedule of modernization works on aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya was revised. As was earlier reported by Central Navy Portal, delegation of Indian Navy officers headed by chief of ship building and procure
Russia: CF Ships Return From Center-2011 Exercise
Caspian Flotilla (CF) ships and coastal troops participated in the Center-2011 strategic exercise are returning to home bases. In the morning of Sept 27 they started to move by combined method. One part of CF coastal troops consisting of marine battalion and mobile communication center will embark o
The Netherlands to Extend Participation in NATO’s Libya Mission
The Netherlands is to extend its participation in NATO’s Operation Unified Protector by 3 months. This was announced by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Uri Rosenthal, and the Minster of Defence, Hans Hillen, on Wednesday 21 September. The Dutch contribution will continue to consist of a Dutch mineh
Norwegian Military Delegation Visits NF
Northern Fleet (NF) Commander Vice Admiral Vladimir Korolev met with deputy chief of Norwegian main operational command Maj. Gen. Morten Lunde during the visit of Norwegian military delegation to Russia’s Northern Fleet, told NF Information Support Group to Central Navy Portal. The parties held a pr
“Spendings for Defense and National Security will Always be High in Russia”, Medvedev Says
Spendings for defense and national security will always be high in Russia, and all officials objecting this statement should find another job, said Russian president Dmitry Medvedev meeting with commanders of military units participating in the Center-2011 exercise. Prior to that, Medvedev dismissed
Russia: Baltic Fleet Conducts Landing Assault Drill
Tactical landing assault drill was conducted in Kaliningrad region at Khmelevka Range under auspices of Baltic Fleet (BF) Commander, told BF Information Support Group to Central Navy Portal. The fleet’s surface and submarine forces were involved in the exercise, as well as coast defense troops, nava
Norwegian Military Delegation to Visit Northern Fleet
Norwegian military delegation headed by Maj. Gen. Morten Lunde, deputy chairman of the Joint Operational Command will visit Northern Fleet (NF) in Sept 26-28 in accordance with Russian Defense Ministry’s foreign relations development program. The delegation will be met at border point Borisoglebsky
“In Nearest 5-10 Years we Must Rearm our Navy and Army in Full”, Russian Prime Minister Says
Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin outlined the necessity of complete rearmament of Russian Army and Navy within the next 5-10 years. “In the nearest 5-10 years we must rearm our Navy and Army in full”, Putin said appearing at the United Russia Party congress. “We plan to engage not only defense
PF Task Unit Visits Maizuru, Japan
Pacific Fleet (PF) task unit consisting of Guard missile cruiser Varyag, tanker Irkut, and sea-going tug MB-66 pays courtesy visit to Japanese port Maizuru (Honshu Island), told PF Information Support Group to Central Navy Portal. In the first day of the visit, on Sept 25, Russian official delegatio